There are many Hillary blogs but none for Bill Clinton.
His Foundation does such important
work it would be nice to have stories about his work more visible like we do for Hillary.
Foundation Website
http://www.clintonfoundation.org/
This site will post news and announcements of Bill Clinton events.
"There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America." WJC, Jan 1993

Thursday, July 30, 2009

I'm completely hooked on supporting the Clinton Foundation - not only because Bill Clinton and I go way back, but because his Foundation allows me to be part of winning solutions to the global challenges we face. Let me illustrate: Four in five HIV-positive children worldwide will die before their 5th birthday... unless they get treatment. By partnering with governments around the world to expand pediatric treatment, the Clinton HIV/AIDS Initiative has given more than 200,000 children a chance to live.http://whatcounts.com/dm?id=0313DED33AF5A28B498095197143E0EECB5A67CD776FF534

Bill Clinton has the battle scars of health care reform. He is a New Democrat that has ties to the more conservative, probusiness aspects of the Democratic Party. Bill did quite a bit of campaigning, and something tells me that he is still somewhat popular in Blue Dog districts. Bill could be the link between the Blue Dogs and the progressive Democrats fighting for a public option and all the things that matter in health care reform.http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/7/29/759517/-Wheres-Bill

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

If the president asked Mr. Clinton to help, which he has not done so far, that assistance could come in two distinct forms. First, the former president could start calling politicians like Mike Ross, the Democrat from rural Prescott, Ark., who serves as the health care spokesman for the Blue Dogs in the House, and Ben Nelson of Nebraska, who is among the most troublesome Democrats in the Senate. He could remind them how their party lost the majority in 1994, partly due to its inability to fulfill his promise of health care reform, and ask them to imagine what life would be like in the minority again. He might even ask them whether they want to be remembered in history as the rump faction that ruined the hopes represented by Mr. Obama.http://www.politickerny.com/4672/time-again-bill-clinton

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

I'm working with an extraordinary team to support the Ministry of Health and strengthen Zambia's national health system through the Clinton HIV/AIDS Initiative, a project of the Clinton Foundation. In partnership with the government, we're increasing the number of qualified healthcare workers and reaching more people in need.http://whatcounts.com/dm?id=AC1660C251C0CECDDB33866B231439CECB5A67CD776FF534

Dear Amy, These tough times are touching all of our lives, quite personally. And these challenges cannot be addressed without real changes. We can't afford to lose our Democratic majority in 2010, and women -- our nation's most progressive force -- will be crucial to protecting and building upon our strength. That is where EMILY's List stands out. I know EMILY's List well. It was started by my good friend Ellen Malcolm back in 1985. At that time, no Democratic woman had been elected to the U.S. Senate in her own right or elected governor of a large state. I've watched EMILY's List grow and help elect record numbers of pro-choice Democratic women -- including Barbara Boxer, Jennifer Granholm, Gwen Moore, and of course, Hillary Rodham Clinton. In 2010, EMILY's List will be critical to electing more progressive women to help President Obama make change happen. But they must meet each and every one of their early goals. If they don't, their proven strategy is put at risk. Join me in helping EMILY's List reach their critical July goal, and if you make a contribution by July 31 a group of dedicated EMILY's List members will match your donation dollar for dollar, tripling your impact. Even a gift of just $10 will have a significant impact. Click here to contribute as little as $10 to EMILY's List by July 31 and have triple the impact. Most of us are still feeling really good about last November's elections -- and we should. But we can't rest on our laurels. History shows us that in 15 out of the last 17 midterm elections the party in the White House has lost seats in Congress. In 2010, if Congress switches hands, Republicans will regain power and President Obama's progress will grind to a halt. There are 49 districts that Democrats hold in the House right now that voted for McCain in 2008. These Democrats are in "red" territory and the GOP is already gunning to take back what they see as "theirs." And then we have the Senate. The GOP only needs to win over one Senate seat to ensure Democrats do not reach a filibuster-proof majority. So 2010 means not only holding on to the Senate seats we have, but also adding more progressive senators to that chamber. Many of these new leaders can and should be women. We need more women in Congress to fight for all of the issues that matter to you, from health care and reproductive freedom, the economy and education, to the environment and energy independence. That’s why it’s so important that we help EMILY's List prepare for the tough road ahead and help them meet their critical July goal by July 31. There are just 3 days left to help them. I hope I can count on you. Click here to contribute to EMILY's List today. We must not yield power to the Republicans in 2010 -- and supporting EMILY's List will help ensure we don't. Thank you for all you’re doing to put our country back on track. Sincerely, Bill Clinton

Monday, July 27, 2009

Alliance for a Healthier Generation Receives Pioneering Innovation Award from CDCPresident Bill Clinton today brought attention to the growing healthcare costs related to obesity in the United States and the urgent need for better prevention, assessment and treatment of the childhood obesity epidemic.President Clinton, speaking at Weight of the Nation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) inaugural conference on obesity, discussed the significant impact of obesity on our nation’s healthcare system. According to figures released by the CDC today, obesity costs our nation as much as $147 billion per year in direct healthcare costs and lost productivity.The President highlighted the work of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a joint initiative of the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, facilitating innovations to significantly reduce childhood obesity in the United States by 2015.http://www.clintonfoundation.org/news/news-media/press-release-president-clinton-highlights-economic-impact-of-obesity-epidemic-on-healthcare

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Former President Bill Clinton is coming to Sarasota on Sept. 30, his first visit to the city, according to his top aide and Sarasota native Doug Band.AC = -->Clinton will attend a fundraiser for his charitable foundation at Band’s parents’ home on Siesta Key and give a speech at the Ringling College Library Association's town hall speaker series, which is normally held at the Van Wezel.http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20090723/breaking/907239964

President Bill Clinton will be the star attraction at the Power Within leadership event at Evraz Place Sept. 8.Clinton, the 42nd president of the United States and founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation, will be the headline speaker at the 'motivational event,' which is also being held in Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, London, Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver.http://www.leaderpost.com/Former+President+Bill+Clinton+speak+Regina+Sept/1820914/story.html

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

On August 3 at 5 pm. there will be a fundraising event with Bill Clinton. General admission is $250. Other levels VIP too.If interested post a contact info (Facebook or twitter) so I can send the invite.

Amy, In my travels around the world, I've held babies born with HIV/AIDS because their mothers had no access to the treatment that prevents transmission of the disease. I've seen the devastating impacts of climate change on some of the poorest regions of the world. I've experienced the health problems caused by the struggle against childhood obesity that 1 in 3 American kids are facing today. I've also seen the tremendous difference we can make if we work together - transforming lives and restoring hope. Right now we're facing a global economic crisis that threatens to unravel many of the gains we've made. With countless lives and communities hanging in the balance, we have no choice - we must increase our efforts with even greater urgency. Tomorrow I'm announcing a special opportunity: I will personally match all donations dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $100,000. Today I'm inviting you - someone who has already shown their support in the past - to be one of the first to participate. Will you make a donation of $100 or more today, double your impact, and get us off to a strong start? Here's how far your dollars could go in supporting our HIV/AIDS work, for example:$30 becomes $60, providing lifesaving packages for four HIV-positive children for one month.$80 becomes $160, ensuring that eight community health workers can monitor the treatment adherence of all people living with HIV in a Malawian village for two weeks.$150 becomes $300, providing access to medical care and support to two HIV-positive children in India for a year. It's deeply satisfying to think about how much we've already accomplished together - in the race against climate change, in the fight against childhood obesity in the United States, and in our efforts to stop HIV/AIDS from killing people before their time. But when I think about how much more we could do, I'm filled with a restless determination. I know you feel the same way. That's why I've offered to match every dollar you donate today. Make a gift today that will go twice as far - and help us reach our goal of $100,000 by July 31. Your donation today will make a tremendous difference as we meet new challenges in additional regions of the world and expand our programs to reach more people. I'm deeply grateful for your past support of my Foundation. Today, your support is more important than ever. Sincerely, Bill Clinton

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Statement on the Death of Walter CronkiteJuly 18, 2009 New York, NY Bill Clinton StatementsHillary and I are saddened by the loss of our friend Walter Cronkite. He was one of the most important figures in 20th century journalism, not just because he was the leading news anchor during tumultuous times when only three networks dominated television news, but because of the way he did it - with wise language, a fine mind, a caring heart, and a careful, fair-minded devotion to the facts of every story. He never let the established "story line" obscure the real story as he saw it. After he retired from broadcasting, he devoted himself to promoting those values within his beloved profession and in our larger public discourse. America has lost a great citizen and a profoundly good man.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

While visiting the Center, don’t miss your chance to see an authentic moon rock - on loan from the U.S. Space and Rocket Center® in Huntsville, Alabama - from July 18 – 29! Be sure to shuttle over to the Clinton Museum Store for featured space items including science and technology kits, toys, apparel, books and more to prepare for your next mission! Open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. See a full listing of upcoming events on our website.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Former President Bill Clinton said Tuesday that the activity by nonprofit foundations to help rural parts of the country has been "woefully inadequate" and encouraged workers in those areas to focus on alternative energy initiatives.http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D99EDALO0.htm

Former US President Bill Clinton is scheduled to host an exclusive Mandela Day Gala Dinner and Auction at the stunning Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal on Wednesday, ahead of Mandela Day. Graca Machel-Mandela will be attending with Nelson Mandela's daughter and grandson, the media said.http://www.africanews.com/site/Nelson_Mandela_in_USA/list_messages/25978

Former President Bill Clinton announced he will attend and address the 2009 Haitian Diaspora Unity Congress which will take place at the Trump International Beach Resort, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, on August 6-9, 2009.http://sflcn.com/story.php?id=6745

July 07, 2009 New York Clinton Foundation Press ReleasesThe William J. Clinton Foundation has recently discovered that an individual or individuals (including someone identifying himself as “Ralph McGill”) are misrepresenting themselves as agents of the Clinton Foundation who are hiring representatives to receive donations and perform other tasks on behalf of the Foundation and other charities.Please be advised, THIS SOLICITATION IS FRAUDULENT AND IN NO WAY CONNECTED OR AFFILIATED WITH THE WORK OF THE CLINTON FOUNDATION. We are taking steps to address this matter. Positions with the Clinton Foundation and its initiatives are posted exclusively on the Clinton Foundation website under “About The Clinton Foundation” at http://www.clintonfoundation.org/about-the-clinton-foundation/careers.

During his three-day visit, Mr. Clinton is expected to meet with a series of senior Government officials to discuss how best the international community can support their efforts to better prepare for hurricanes, generate new jobs and enhance the delivery of basic social services.http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=31366&Cr=Haiti&Cr1=

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

But perhaps the biggest news for the prospective candidate looking to win what was until January the Senate seat of Hillary Clinton is the scheduled July 20 fundraiser at the St. Regis which will feature Bill Clinton. Maloney announced the details herself to the crowd.http://www.cityhallnews.com/news/132/ARTICLE/2004/2009-07-01.html#

The Maloney camp acknowledged that the event was scheduled well before her decision to challenge Gillibrand, but also suggested that it would serve as a meaningul boon to the campaign."Certainly it's a good thing to have the president do an event for her," said Maloney's chief strategist (and, apparently, lone staffer at this point), Joe Trippi. "He's a major attraction. It is meaningful to the campaign and to her."But an aide to the former president said it would be a mistake to read any special significance into Clinton's attendance at the fund-raiser, which is part of a series of events he is participating in to thank supporters of Hillary Clinton for their hard work during the 2008 presidential campaign. The aide said, "The former president believes that Senator Gillibrand is doing a good job as senator and this type of thank-you event, and any other he may do, should not be read as an endorsement or un-endorsement."http://www.politickerny.com/4332/bill-clinton-aide-says-former-presidents-attendance-maloney-event-means-nothing

Clinton Global Initiative University 2015 meeting to take place March 6-8 at the University of Miami

The meeting, hosted by President Clinton and Chelsea Clinton, will bring together more than 1,000 innovative student leaders to make Commitments to Action that address some of the world's most pressing challenges. More than $500,000 in funding will be available to select CGI U 2015 students to help them turn their ideas into action. Program details and featured speakers will be announced at a later date

Clinton Global Initiative AMERICA 2014 in Denver June 23-25

In June of 2014, President Clinton, Secretary Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton will host the fourth meeting of CGI America, an annual event focused on finding solutions that promote economic recovery in the United States.

This working meeting will bring together leaders from the business, foundation, NGO, and government sectors to develop solutions for economic growth, long-term competitiveness, and social mobility. Since the first meeting in 2011, CGI America participants have made more than 300 commitments valued at more than $15.3 billion when fully-funded and implemented.